If you or someone you know is currently experiencing a suicidal crisis, call Student Counseling Services at 601.606.HELP (4357). For life threatening and/or medical emergencies: call 911.

Welcome to the Student Counseling Services

There is a place on campus that can help when you are feeling hopeless, lonely, depressed, upset over a relationship, or just plain stressed out by all you have to do - Student Counseling Services.

Located in the heart of the Hattiesburg campus of The University of Southern Mississippi, the Student Counseling Services provide services and resources for all students.

This site offers a wealth of information, including self-help resources. Links to main topics are located down the left side, with subtopics linked down the right side.

If you have questions or feel you need help, contact the Student Counseling Services. We're here for you.



Mission Statement

The Student Counseling Services provide quality services to Southern Miss students by promoting sound mental health and the coping skills necessary for successful pursuit of their educational and life goals. As mental health professionals, we work in a spirit of collaboration within the division of student affairs to support individual responsibility, personal growth, and wellness of all members of the student body.

Diversity Statement

All Student Counseling Services staff strive to respect, affirm, and celebrate the diversity of all individuals. Therefore, discrimination in any form is inconsistent with our mission and our values. This includes discrimination in the area of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental abilites, age, social economic status, and religious beliefs.



Who May Use Our Services

All students enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi.